7-day Central Kalahari beach and safari  in Chobe National Park Botswana Safaris
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7-day Central Kalahari beach and safari in Chobe National Park Botswana Safaris

Duration

7 Days

Country

Botswana

Group Size

Flexible

Published

26 Aug 2026

Tour Overview

wildlife safari is the focus of this 7 day Botswana itinerary with Eton Safaris. The route is paced for clear daily logistics, guided activities matching Botswana Wildlife Safari Tours, comfortable lodge stays on overnight days, and a final day with breakfast and lunch only before departure. 7-day Central Kalahari beach and safari in Chobe National Park Botswana Safaris in Botswana with Eton Safaris. We arrange lodges, park permits, transport, and guided safaris with experienced local teams. Share your travel dates and interests for a tailored itinerary.

Tour Highlights

  • day Central Kalahari beach and safari focus across Botswana
  • Guided time in Chobe National Park
  • Signature activity: Chobe riverboat safari
  • Private driver-guide and road support
  • Lodge base at Moremi Crossing (route dependent)
  • Meal plan aligned to daily safari timing
  • Transparent inclusions for park fees and listed activities
  • Designed for strong on-page clarity and itinerary scannability

Includes

  • Park entry fees (non-resident rates)
  • All included activities (optional extras not included)
  • All accommodation as per the itinerary (upgrade options available)
  • An expert driver/guide to enhance your experience
  • All transport throughout the tour (optional transfers not included)
  • All taxes and service charges
  • Meals as specified in your daily itinerary

Excludes

  • International flights (to/from your home country)
  • Roundtrip airport transfers
  • Pre-tour and post-tour accommodation
  • Tips and gratuities (recommended guideline: per day)
  • Personal expenses (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Any government-imposed tax or park fee increases
  • Selected meals as specified in the day-by-day section
  • Drinks and beverages

Itinerary in details

Day1Arrival Transfer & Orientation Toward Chobe National Park
A measured start to the day unfolds when a transfer from Victoria Falls, easing into Botswana's landscapes while your guide outlines the coming days. The route then leads into Chobe National Park, where Chobe riverboat safari sets the tone for this privately guided departure. Check-in at Moremi Crossing follows, with time to settle before dinner and a clear briefing on tomorrow's pace. You end the day reviewing wildlife highlights with your guide over dinner.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Moremi Crossing

Day2Chobe National Park Focus Day — scenic light-aircraft transfer
Your journey opens with dedicated time in Chobe National Park. Rangers and your private guide coordinate scenic light-aircraft transfer, balancing comfort stops and wildlife movement through the day. Guides next introduce you to Thamalakane River Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Nightfall brings a restorative pause under clear African skies.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Thamalakane River Lodge

Day3Chobe National Park Focus Day — sunset cruise on the Chobe
Travelers set out as dedicated time in Chobe National Park. Rangers and your private guide coordinate elephant congregation viewing, prioritizing low-impact access for wildlife movement through the day. A scenic transfer carries you to Cresta Mowana Resort for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. As dusk arrives, the lodge becomes a quiet base for stories from the trail.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Cresta Mowana Resort

Day4Chobe National Park Focus Day — mokoro dugout excursion
Guests leave camp promptly as dedicated time in Chobe National Park. Rangers and your private guide coordinate mokoro dugout excursion, following ranger cues for wildlife movement through the day. Later in the day the focus shifts to Chobe Safari Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Evening settles with time to rest and prepare for the next chapter.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Chobe Safari Lodge

Day5Chobe National Park Focus Day — Chobe riverboat safari
The private vehicle departs once dedicated time in Chobe National Park. Rangers and your private guide coordinate meerkat encounter on the pans, focusing patiently on wildlife movement through the day. By afternoon the program moves into Savute Safari Lodge for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. The lodge team settles you in while your guide confirms the next morning’s plan.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Savute Safari Lodge

Day6Chobe National Park Focus Day — delta island walk
This chapter of the safari starts when dedicated time in Chobe National Park. Rangers and your private guide coordinate delta island walk, building photographic opportunities around wildlife movement through the day. After a short refreshment stop you reach Kalahari Plains Camp for hot meals, a short rest, and optional evening discussion of conservation notes relevant to the area. Guests wind down with optional briefings on tomorrow’s conservation notes.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Kalahari Plains Camp

Day7Final Activity Window & Departure via Victoria Falls
With soft morning light across the landscape, a final outing around Chobe National Park, keeping the schedule flexible so highlights of sunset cruise on the Chobe can be enjoyed without rush. Your driver then links the next segment toward your outbound transfer route, with packed timing that protects flight or border connections. After a light midday meal, the safari concludes as your driver returns you toward Victoria Falls. Dinner is timed for an early start tomorrow, keeping energy high for the trail.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch Only

Accommodation: No accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What animals will I see on Wildlife Safari in Botswana?

Wildlife Safari focuses on the parks and habitats Botswana is known for — savannah game drives, boat cruises where available, and lodges close to the wildlife you came to see.

How many days do I need for Wildlife Safari?

A short Wildlife Safari highlight can work in a few days. A fuller Botswana wildlife circuit with two or more parks is typically a week or more.

When is the best time for Wildlife Safari in Botswana?

Dry months usually mean easier game viewing. We plan Wildlife Safari around rains, park roads, and the wildlife movements that matter for your dates.

Can I add gorilla trekking or beach time to Wildlife Safari?

Yes, only where those experiences exist. We keep Wildlife Safari as the wildlife core and add gorillas, chimps, or beach days in destinations that actually offer them.

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